Skeletal Anatomy Flashcards
The four types of skeletal muscle are
a. Parallel muscles
b. Pennate muscles
c. Convergent muscles
d. Circular muscles
The primary difference between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is
Smooth muscles are involuntary and lack striations (stripes), while skeletal muscles are under voluntary control and have a striated appearance.
Two superficial muscles of the ventral thorax are
a. Pectoralis major
b. Rectus abdominis
Two superficial muscles of the ventral abdomen are
a. Rectus abdominis
b. External oblique
Two muscles of the caudal femoral area are
a. Semitendinosus
b. Biceps femoris
What is the proper name for the part of the pelvic limb
between the stifle and the tarsus?
the crus
What are the 2 muscles in the crus?
gastrocnemius and the soleus
Is the extensor carpi radialis on the dorsal or caudal surface
of the antebrachium?
The extensor carpi radialis is on the dorsal surface of the antebrachium.
Name an intrinsic muscle of the scapula.
An intrinsic muscle of the scapula is the subscapularis.
Name an extrinsic muscle of the scapula.
An extrinsic muscle of the scapula is the trapezius.
What is the linea alba?
running down the midline of the abdomen.
Where can the muscle “serratus ventralis” be found?
ventral (underside) aspect of the thorax
